Pregnancy Thread.

[gunnybunny]

Please defiantly post pictures of the babies after she has them. We cant wait to see them. Mommy is beautiful. But you said she is around 6-7 months old? Please be careful as this is the age where pregnancy problems can accrue. Other then that keep us posted and good luck.

 

[rattatrattery]

I don't know her precise age, but by her size I do not think she is close to a year. I'm hoping she is younger, because I would hate for her to have any problems! I'm watching her like a hawk believe me! I will be posting pics of the babies once they arrive! How many do you think she will have?! and thanks!

 

[rattatrattery]

Do piggies have water that breaks like people? I just checked on her and there is a huge pile of water, like the size of a pancake in her cage. Its not from the water bottle, so thats the only thing I could think of. Excuse me if thats a totally stupid question.

 

[klreynol]

My girl had her babies when I was asleep. The only thing different about the cage (well, besides the 4 newborns) was a few bits of bloody Carefresh and a smear of blood on the coroplast. No water breakage as far as I could tell.

 

[Wodentoad]

Congratulations.

Good luck on the babyproofing, and fleece might help keep the little bobbins in perfect comfort. :heart:

 

[lissie]

Do piggies have water that breaks like people? I just checked on her and there is a huge pile of water, like the size of a pancake in her cage. Its not from the water bottle, so thats the only thing I could think of. Excuse me if thats a totally stupid question.

I would call the vet if I were you. If they are anything like human, they will need to deliver the babies right after the water break.

 

[~Cooper~]

Any update? I am very excited to see the babies! Hoping that the babies and momma are healthy!

 

[Ly&Pigs]

Each pup would be in it's own amniotic sac. The mom would break the sac once they've delivered the pup. I'm sure it would be possible for a single sac to break before delivery but then you'd need emergency vet care.

Is it possible that she just pee'd a whole lot?

If in doubt get her to the vet, the sooner the better as you never know what can happen with a pregnancy.

 

[rattatrattery]

I need advice. 3 days ago her belly was huge, hard, and her skin just stretched to the max. It even appeared her weight moved down like the babies were fixing to come. Now, her belly seems to be a little smaller, and soft. Im kinda worried because of all the horror stories you hear about. I called the vet but the exotics doctor is out until tomorrow, so I went ahead and made an appt around lunch time for tomorrow. Why would be belly soften up, do you think the babies have died?

 

[lissie]

Can you feel the babies move? Is there an emergency vet you can take her to?

 

[rattatrattery]

She acts like she doesnt want to be touched, more than her usual just run away self. I thought i felt a kick, but they arent as active as they were. Ill try and feel on her belly again, but it doesnt feel like it use to..

 

[princesspoppy]

I'm only going by human pregnancy here so bear with me. Can't hurt to try. At this late stage of her pregnancy she'd probably hate to be picked up. Try and feed her some veggies let her relax and after a few minutes feel her sides and under side of her tummy. You should feel a baby move . Give it a try and see what happens.

 

[lissie]

Have you tried calling other vets in the area? If her water broke, she should be seen by a vet immediately. If she hasn't delivered 24 hours after the water breaking, there is a chance of infection.
I'm posting this as a reference to human pregnancy and the water breaking situation. Sorry I can't find any article about guinea pigs water breaking.
“What Do I Do If My Water Breaks During Pregnancy?” | Womens Healthcare Topics

 

[rattatrattery]

I just fed her some veggies, im going to try and feel on her tummy.

 

[princesspoppy]

I know you can't compare pigs to humans but its worth a try. A human would lay down on her left side after eating and count the kick over 60 minutes. Nomal is 6 kicks or more. Less than 6 is warning. But i really would take her to an emergency vet.

 

[rattatrattery]

It took a couple minutes of me pressing on her belly but i felt what Im pretty sure is a kick. But, the babies use to be soooo active. Why would they be inactive now?

 

[princesspoppy]

This is pretty cool. I'm training to be a mid wife so this is good practice.
As the pups get larger theres less room in mamas tummy for them to move around . It's normal near the end of pregnancy for movement to slow down. But you should still be able to feel the odd kick.

 

[lissie]

Any updates?

 

[rattatrattery]

Kitty went to the vet yesterday as a tag-a-long because I had a recue bunny needing some serious TLC, but the doctor felt on her belly for a couple of minutes, he said he thinks she will be fine. He felt some movement which I was having trouble feeling. He thinks she will deliver soon. This wait is killing me!

 

[princesspoppy]

Thats great news. At least you know the babies are doing ok.